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161 field functionaries of WCD Ministry invited as special guests to Indep
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
These workers have been invited in recognition of their efforts towards empowering women and children from across the country and ensuring last-mile delivery of essential services.
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Collaboration between Centre, States essential to ensure well-being of wom
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts between the Central and State Governments to ensure the well-being of women and children across the country.
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No plans to mandate paid menstrual leaves, announces WCD Minister
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
In a recent Lok Sabha session, Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi clarified that there are currently no plans to mandate paid menstrual leave for all workplaces. Instead, the government is focusing on other initiatives to promote menstrual hygiene.
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Pune car crash: Panel recommends action against JJB members for 'lapses' i
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A panel of the Women and Child Development (WCD) Department of the Maharashtra government has recommended action against two Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) members for "procedural lapses" in granting bail to the minor accused in the Pune Porsche crash case.
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Delhi govt to enhance women and child development district offices
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
In a bid to enhance administrative efficiency and public service delivery, the Kejriwal Government of Delhi on Tuesday has proposed a sweeping reorganization of the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD).
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Women and Child Development Department takes over women helpline 181
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The current service provider has been requested to run a statement during this buffer period on their IVR, stating, "Women Helpline-181 is currently in a transition phase. Please call 112 for any assistance."
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Delhi Women's body asked to sack 223 employees appointed without "approva
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
It was alleged that the then chairperson of the Delhi Women Commission, Swati Maliwal, had made the appointments without permission, going against the rules.
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Smriti Irani slams Congress' Jairam Ramesh for "baseless accusations" abou
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Union Minister Smriti Irani slammed Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for making allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party government's slogans of 'Nari Shakti' "remain words without real action."
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MoWCD, MoAYUSH to sign MoU on nutritional status of adolescent girls in 5
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Through collaboration and coordinated efforts, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) and the Ministry of AYUSH have been working towards leveraging traditional knowledge, promoting wellness through joint yoga protocols, and promoting diet diversity through the consumption of loc
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Smriti Irani, Muraleedharan meet their counterpart ministers handling Haj
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
During the meetings, experiences on Haj management and administration were shared and there was an exchange of ideas on best practices with the respective counterparts.
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Instashield Showcases Innovative Medtech Wellness Solutions at World Congr
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 30: Instashield, a medtech wellness company, participated in The 6th World Congress on Disaster Management (WCDM) being held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The event is expected to bring forth numerous valuable insights into disaster management for various
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TV show 'Doree' ties up with WCD ministry to support 'Beti Bachao, Beti Pa
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
While talking about the collaboration, Smriti Irani, Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs said, "Just as a nation's progress is defined by how it treats its women and children, similarly, entertainment's impact is defined by how it can change mindsets. Under the guida
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